Tossed Green Salad W. Chicken and Raspberry Chipotle Vinaigrette |
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Prep Time: 12 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 27 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Use your favorite mix of crisp salad greens For this colorful, main dish salad; topped with chicken strips and a zesty raspberry chipotle vinaigrette. Works equally well at a dinner table or an outdoor barbecue picnic table. Ingredients:
1 (10 ounce) bag mixed salad greens (8 cups) |
1 cup cherry tomatoes or 1 cup grape tomatoes |
1/2 medium bell pepper, cut in thin strips |
1/2 cup red onion, slices separated into rings |
1/2 cup sliced carrot |
1/2 cup sliced cucumber |
8 ounces cooked boneless chicken breasts, cut in thin strips |
black pepper, 5 to 8 twists peppercorn grinder |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
1/2 cup small diced onion |
2 teaspoons minced garlic |
2 teaspoons chipotle chiles in adobo, chopped |
2 pints fresh raspberries, rinsed |
1/2 cup raspberry vinegar |
3/4 cup granulated sugar |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
Directions:
1. Mix salad greens and vegetables in large bowl.
2. Just before serving, drizzle with Raspberry Chipotle Vinaigrette; toss to coat.
3. Arrange chicken strips on top of salad. Twist black peppercorn grinder over salad.
4. To prepare Raspberry Chipotle Vinaigrette, In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat.
5. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until soft and slightly caramelized, 4 minutes.
6. Add the garlic to the pan and saute for 1 minute.
7. Add the chipotles and cook, stirring continuously, for 1 minute.
8. Add the raspberries and cook until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the vinegar and stir to deglaze the pan. Add the sugar and salt, and bring to a boil.
9. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until thickened and reduced by half, 8 to 10 minutes.
10. Remove from the heat and cool before using as a salad dressing.
11. Tips for other uses:.
12. For a clear glaze, strain through a fine mesh strainer, pressing on the solids with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible.
13. Serving Suggestions:.
14. Use as a barbecue sauce, glaze, or basting sauce for poultry, shrimp, and meats. Pour over a block of cream cheese and serve as a dip with club crackers. Use as a sauce for meatballs or cocktail sausages for a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Great in wraps.
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